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5/4/2021
We hope you are able to take time this week,especially, to embrace the praise and recognition you will receive this week regarding the great work you do for our students and community. Please know that your hard work and dedication do NOT go unnoticed and that you are GREATLY APPRECIATED! Have a wonderful week!
Julie Trepa
Superintendent
Boone CSD
Help show your appreciation for all of our amazing teachers at BCSD!
Flynn Real Estate
Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - BOONE, IA
to all of the Boone Schools here in town!!! "Thank you to all the dedicated & special educators! We appreciate YOU ALL"- Flynn Real Estate!!
4/26/2021
Students to benefit from free school meals next school year
ARLINGTON, VA – The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) commended the Biden Administration for extending several COVID-19 waivers to ensure students can continue to safely receive free school meals through the 2021/22 School Year. SNA members had called for waiver extensions to provide safe, equal access to healthy school meals and address continued pandemic meal service challenges.
“These waiver extensions will ensure hungry students can receive the meals they need to succeed next school year,” said SNA President Reggie Ross, SNS. “School nutrition staff can focus on safely serving students without having to worry about meal applications or collecting payments. Families struggling to make ends meet will know their children are nourished and ready to learn.”
Mrs. Malin's Kindergarten Class studying Sharks!
Mrs. Anderson's Preschool Class has been studying the life cycle of a butterfly
Middle School Band
Mrs. Kundel is proud of the 8th grade band students for their hard work and dedication in band for the past four years. She thanks the students' families, teachers, administration, and school board for supporting them in their music education.
EDGE with the Iowa Department of Education
Shark Tank
Swing Choir
Congratulations Girls and Boys Track Teams!
IJAG
Covid Updates
Our school district continues to be dedicated to keeping our students and staff healthy and safe so the following guidelines will continue:
•Mask mandate is still in effect!
• Continue to wear masks at all times in the hallways, classrooms and throughout the school. Many students are arriving at school without a mask. Parents, please ensure that your students come to school with clean masks to wear everyday.
• Masks may be removed while eating lunch.
•Students should not arrive at school too early prior to doors opening, as supervision of social distancing is not always possible.
•Encourage students and staff to continue good hand washing procedures and maintaining 3-6 foot distance.
•As of April 5th, students 16 or older are eligible to be vaccinated or obtain appointments for vaccination. Parents are encouraged to check with their health care providers if a student has preexisting conditions.
•If students develop symptoms, such as a low grade fever after vaccination, we would like them to stay home and isolate until side effects have resolved.
•It is difficult to tell if a student (unvaccinated) has allergy symptoms or Covid. The only way to know is to have them tested for COVID. A fully vaccinated person has a little more leeway. Consider testing if symptoms occur after close contact with a known positive exposure. Please forward COVID-19 test results to your student’s school nurse.
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress
Raccoon River Conference Art Show
BCSD receives Iowa Department of Education grant opportunity for College and Career Counselor
Boone EDGE awarded Summer Youth Internship Grant
Seniors and Parents
Still Time to File Your FAFSA Form
If you haven't already, there is still time to help your child complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form required to access federal financial aid such as grants and low-interest student loans. It is also the form required for some state of Iowa financial aid, as well as a criteria considered for scholarships offered through colleges and private organizations. If you would like help completing the FAFSA, we have an opportunity for you:
ICAN FAFSA Completion Event
Boone High School Commons/Lunchroom
Tuesday, May 4th, 4:30-6:30 PM (takes about an hour)
Documents Needed
Students and parents both need to provide several documents:
- Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and dates of birth.
- 2019 federal and state tax returns.
- 2019 W-2 forms and other records of income earned last year.
- Current bank statements and investment records.
- Records of untaxed income received last year (e.g., TANF, child support received, etc.)
- FSA ID & Password; Both parent and student need an FSA ID & Password. Go to www.fsaid.ed.gov to set it up.
- Download a complete list of what to bring at www.icansucceed.org/whattobring.
- Student's chromebook
To sign up for the FAFSA Completion Event, contact Megan McIntyre at (515)433-0995 ext. 6134 or mmcintyre@boone.k12.ia.us
To learn more about ICAN, visit www.ICANsucceed.org.
Note: The FAFSA <link to www.fafsa.ed.gov> is a free form that may be completed without professional assistance via paper or electronic forms provided by the U.S. Department of Education. ICAN’s free services help reduce confusion and can ensure accuracy.
Scholarship Information
Don't forget about THE LAST DOLLAR Scholarship. This is a state-funded program for Iowans who:
- Are recent high school graduates enrolling in an eligible program full-time OR recent high school graduates who are enrolling in an eligible program part-time and are employed in an approved work-based learning program OR adult learners (20 and older) starting an eligible program at least part-time
- Have applied for all other available aid
- Plan to earn a credential for a high-demand job
This program, as the name implies, is intended to cover any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees. Credentials include postsecondary certificates, diplomas and associate degrees. Click this link for more information.
You can still find our scholarship page both on the new app and the new website under Boone high school- "parents and students". You can also follow the link below.
Do you want to get notified on the latest district news? Want to look up your child's lunch menu on your phone or tablet? Sign up for the district app! Easy to use with all the latest news right at your fingertips!
Boone CSD App and New Website Now Available!
The district website and all of the contents are still located at boonecsd.org
Teacher Request Form
Boone Hope Foundation
A Message from The Boone Hope Foundation Board: Our organization is dedicated to supporting students, staff, and families within our school district community! We provide assistance in emergency type situations relating to shelter, food, clothing, medical, and transportation. If you or someone you know is in need of our assistance, feel free to reach out via our website (https://www.boonehope.org), Facebook page, or you can also reach out to any Hope Foundation Board Member personally.
High School Activities
USDA has extended free meals to children through September 30, 2021. Please see details of the USDA notice.
Breakfast - April 2021
Lunch - April 2021
Contact Us
Email: rtaylor@boone.k12.ia.us
Website: boonecsd.org
Location: 500 7th Street, Boone, IA, USA
Phone: (515) 433-0750
Facebook: facebook.com/BooneCommunitySchoolDistrict